Comparator
Compare 2 cities free, or up to 4 with a monthly plan.
Comparing (2/2)
Los Angeles wins on rent, home prices, cost of living, walkability and sunshine; San Jose wins on income, jobs, schools and safety.
| Metric | Los Angeles CA | San Jose CA |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,933 (better) | $2,669 |
| Median home | $921k (better) | $1.23M |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 173 (better) | 180 |
| Median income | $81,939 | $146,427 (better) |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 4.1% (better) |
| School rating | 1.7/10 | 4.3/10 (better) |
| Violent crime / 1k | 6.7 | 5.1 (better) |
| Property crime / 1k | 22.6 (better) | 24 |
| Walk score | 69 (better) | 52 |
| Sunny days | 284 (better) | 257 |
| Summer temp | 84°F | 81°F |
| Winter temp | 58°F | 51°F |
| Rainfall | 14.3 in | 13.5 in |
| Population | 3,857,263 | 990,138 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 68 | 70 |
| % Black | 8.1% | 2.7% |
| % Hispanic | 47.2% | 30.8% |
| % Asian | 11.9% | 39.2% |
Green marks the better value in each row.